OT: Ticket, SOB Options

[StratPlayer]

F*** I just got a ticket from a worm of a motorcycle cop. He charged me with an improper turn... What sucks is I didn't make an improper turn. Sure everyone says they didn't do it. I find out the ticket is for 92 bucks. Then I find out what kind of crap one has to go throught to fight this ticket. They say, go to a driving class for and hour and no points will be against your license. Great, but cough up 50 bucks for the class and you still have to plead guilty to the charge. F**** EXTORTION.

I've seen this cop working this same area all the time. Its not like I didn't know he was there. So you think I'm going to give this worm a reason to pull me over. I guess he doesn't need one, he can always dream one up.

I feel ripped off. The system knows most people won't fight the charge because of the cost involved in fighting the charge. So they get away with extorting money from the public.

Just venting, I'm still always amazed how a 5'8 160 pounder can put on a uniform and suddenly he's 6'10 and 300 lbs.


EXTORTION

btw: The cop wasn't even on his motorcyle, he was standing on the sidewalk. Must not like my 914. He came out on the street to pull me over.

[bryanthompson]

When I get pulled over, I always turn my interior light on and keep my hands up on the steering wheell. I always have my license, registration, and proof of insurance ready, and always say "yes sir, no sir".

I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I wear glasses and am a decent young guy... Cops can tell right away if you're a 'good kid' or a 'bad kid'.

Anyway, cops never know what they're going to find when they pull a car over, so i make an effort to be respectful and to make them feel comfortable. I wouldn't want some punk kid coming where I work and bitching at me or giving me attitude.

Oh yeah, I've gotten pulled over probably 8 times. Never gotten a ticket, just warnings.